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Family Weekend 2023 Events

October 6th, 7th, 8th

Primary Location: Jean Hower Taber Student Union- 303 Carroll St. Akron 

Sisters attending Family Weekend event at The University of Akron

Schedule of events

Family Weekend coincides with UA's Homecoming celebration. Join us for a series of fun events from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning!

What's planned
Proud Parent t-shirt

Registration

Family Weekend pre-registration has closed. You can register in-person on Friday, October 6th from 3:00-6:00pm & Saturday, October 7th from 9:00am-Noon, in the Jean Hower Taber Student Union 1st floor across from the Barnes & Noble Bookstore! We are excited to welcome our Zip Families!

Proud Parents and alumni tailgating before the Akron Zips football game

Tailgate and football game

Before the big game, join us at the official Homecoming Tailgate.

Then come cheer on the Zips when they take on the Northern Illinois Huskies.

Get your tickets here

Proud Parent t-shirt

Hotels

Make it a weekend! Akron offers a variety of overnight accommodations, including some close to campus.

Hotel discounts
The University of Akron Homecoming and Family weekend t-shirt

The University of Akron Homecoming and Family weekend t-shirt

T-shirts will be available for purchase for $10 at the t-shirt tent.

Go Zips pennant

Discounts

During check-in, be sure to ask about a list of discounts around the Akron area for Family Weekend guests.

Company Discounts